Current progress and boundaries
Computer vision is used for some construction-site safety monitoring, but occlusion, camera angles, and worker privacy affect accuracy and acceptance.
Why it remains difficult
False alarms can cause alert fatigue, while missed detections can create safety risks. Continuous recording must also follow clear notice, access, and retention rules.
Paths worth exploring
Detect only a few high-value situations and evaluate offline first, with safety officers confirming results. Process footage at the edge where possible and limit retention.
How to evaluate success
Track useful findings per shift, missed detections and false alarms, changes in manual inspection, and privacy complaints; check performance at night and when views are obstructed.